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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1927

Page

19

Amateur Boxing Bill Presented to Legislature

A proposed law by Senator Wheeler would place all amateur boxing under a state commissioner with a deputy, creating licensing control, event oversight, and enforcement power. The measure shifts authority from the Amateur Athletic Union to the state, detailing duties, venue permits, and financial provisions for the official.

Shang” Wheeler Joseph Femaysick Amateur Athletic Union Charles Mo Sehang Tecetotore 7 Vty Ucenses Ure Ane Howe Caen Atletico Clan Missioner Nse

Delaney Prepares New Defense For Maloney Rush In Boxing Bout

Heavyweight champion Jack Delaney trains in New York aiming to offset Jim Maloney s rush with an improved defense and offense. Ray Neuman joins Delaney as they box three hard rounds while Paolino Uzcudun faces a New York boxing commission hearing over an injury that postponed his Madison Square Garden bout with Knute Hansen.

Delaney Maloney Paolino Jim Maloney Boston New York Jack Tex Rickard Johnny Risko State Athletic Come Mission Knute Hansen Wisconsin Madison Square Garden Hansen Tampa Florida Homer Smith Haneam Clevelama Jack Delaney the Garden Maroney Riske Cleveland

Hornsby Plans Card Stock Sale Debated

Fragmentary notes show Hornsby aiming to sell card stock with opposition from Brenden and Annaise. References mention price signals, a proposed plan, and possible representation by a party or group. The scrambled text implies a public or organizational decision process and potential financial fallout. The exact details remain unclear due to OCR errors.

Berienbachs Future and Boston Revival Reflections

Berienbach battles Delaney in top boxing and Striving rounds with resilience, then faces Ko and hard counters as he dominates and nears a title shot. The piece shifts to a tennis note on Mallory and historic figures, touching on sport legends, vigor of past clubs, and lingering fan devotion in Boston amid financial concerns and revival talk.

Berienbach Pew Paul Herlenbach Delaney Hlm Bertenbach Itsko Berenbach Waden Berlenbach Mallory Mira, Malory United States Mervek Browne Malia George Wichtrata Hiasien Wiils Mivgta iHnesa

All Around Star Morrison Wins Second Big League Tryout

W Guy Morrison, a 29 year old right handed pitcher and all around athlete, signs with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a summer trial. He previously had a tryout with the Giants in 1923 and hails from De Pauw University where he coached three sports. Morrison led Idaho Falls to a league pennant in 1926 with 17 wins and 3 losses, 949 innings pitched and a .291 batting average. He played college sports at West Virginian Wesleyan College, captaining multiple teams and earning all state honors.

Rarael W. Guy Morrison Pittsburgh Pirates Morrison Giants Nemas de Pauw University Greencastle Ind de Pauw Pirates Idaho Falls Crld

Speakers Career Revival Rumors Hit Philadelphia Dinner

Philadelphia and Washington AL clubs discussed hiring Tris Speaker after Commissioner Landis exonerated him and Ty Cobb from game fixing charges. Speaker indicated interest in baseball this summer after a Landis vindication statement and a dinner invitation from Eddie Collins. Clark Griffith also offered Speaker a spot with the Senators for next season.

Cleveland Ohio Philadelphia Washington Speaker Veteran Athletica Association Landis Ty Cobb Eddie Collins White Sox Mack Clark Griffith Washington Senators Cleveland Indians E. 5 Barnard Landix Tria Indiana Jack McAllister

Alexander Holds Out From Cardinals After 1926 Glory

St Louis Jan 27 Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching hero of the 1926 World Series, remains a holdout as he refuses a renewed contract with the St Louis Cardinals at the same salary as last year. The St Louis Post Dispatch reports the information.

ST. Louis S T Louis Post Dispatch Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Cardinals

Berlenbach Slightly Favored In Garden Bout With McTigue

New York January 27 Rival boxers Paul Berienbach and Mike McTigue prepare for a 12 round match at Madison Square Garden with Berienbach the slight favorite. Observers note McTigue appears more alert and ready to attack while Berienbach relies on his solid left hook. The winner could impact Tex Rickard's heavyweight elimination standings as the main bout leads into a 10 round semi final between Yale Okun and Eddie Huffman.

New York Paul Berienbach Mike McTigue Madison Square Garden Experta McTigue Bertenbach Gerlenbach Jett Paul Tex Rickard Yale Okun Eddie Huffman California

Hornsby Sues Card Owner Over Stock and Dividends

Loui Cardinals stalwart Rogers Hornsby sues Frama L. Moore for 70075 claiming advances and alleges back dividends on 1167 shares of Hornsby owned stock. Hornsby threatens to sue Breadon to force declaration of back dividends and seeks a 6 percent cumulative rate.

Seventeen relay races set for Millrose meet in New York

Seventeen relay races form the Millrose A. A. program at Madison Square Garden for the twentieth annual Inter track and field games next Wednesday evening. Teams include Haskell Institute Reston College Notre Dame Georgetown Harvard Virginia and Colgate entries with a host of match relays and two mile events attracting fans.

New York Millrose A. A Madison Square Garden Haskell Institute Phillip Oslf Lawrence Whitebird Reston College United States A. C Boston A. A Chicago A.A Tienola A. C Ita Philadelphia Chcago A. A Vernon Ascher Horace Witch Alva Martin Ray Kuas Jack Ryder Walter Mulvihny Kkay Robertson Eric Smit Ndt Eddie Blake New York A. C Alan Helftrich Ed Roge Roland Felis Henry Koeischmann Joe Campbell Joe Eastow Notre Dame

Tunney Leaves on Stage Tour With Promoters

World heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, flanked by Billy Gibson and Lilly Gene Tunney, departed by train for Spokane where he resumes a theatrical engagement. Gibson travels to Chicago with Tunney, while Lilly Tunney meets Jim Mullins in Chicago to discuss a potential title bout between Sammy Mandeli and Louis Kaplan.

New York Billy Gibson Billle Gene Tunney Spone Tunney Spokane Gibson Chicago Lilly Jim Mullins Windy City Glyson San Diego Tex Rickard

Johnson Denies Criticizing Landis in Interview

Ban Johnson telegraphed the Associated Press denying a Chicago interview quote that he criticized Commissioner Landis and planned to retire as American League president. He said no statement was made yesterday and called the Chicago story absurd. The interview claimed he would return next week to “straighten things out.”

Shicagno Johnson Associated Press Landis American League Chicago Kansas City

Hagenlacher Beats Hoppe In Exhibition Billiards Block

In Boston on January 27 Erich Hagenlacher defeated Wille Hoppe in the eighth block of a 3600 point exhibition match. Hagenlacher led 2218 to 1807, won the block 300 to 232 aided by a 231 point run in the second inning. Four blocks of 200 remain in the event.

Boston Erich Hagenlacher Wille Hoppe Hagenlacher

Columbia plans new stadium at Baker Field

Columbia University forms a committee under President Butler to study athletic policy and Baker Field development. The panel will examine facilities, finances, and programs to enhance outdoor sports and student health, aiming for an expanded gymnasium and boathouse supported by gifts.

Columbia Baker Field New York Nicholas Murray Butler George F. Saker Butler Baker Fleld George F. Baker Columbia University Association Polo Grounds Cornell Syracus

League 10 sets title dates for 1927 champions

In Chicago on January dates for the 1927 world series and league title games were announced. The plan calls for a Monday meeting in New York of the American and National League schedule committees. Harridge and He ler are among the representatives, with club owners and executives from Boston and Chicago involved.

Chicago Jan New York Wilhridge Harridge Roth Boston Red Sox Harry Graiber White Sox Jamat Leas John Heler Barney Dreyfuss

Heav yweights Idle Too Long Claim

New York January 27. William Muldoon eighty one year old former trainer of John T Sullivan argues heavyweight champions must fight at least four times a year to stay competitive. He says lack of work, not overwork, has felled champions and criticizes Gene Tu rows for seeking fewer bouts and notes today’s challengers are the strongest in boxing history.

Muldoon Moore WaTee Orioles Isa Boston Tenney Lowe Longant Coline Cubs Aes Rai Chance Evers Tinker Steinfeldts Melnnis Collins Barry Baker Hin Hender Foombs Pinnk Su Beyies New York Wiliam Merdoon State Athletic Commission Pse Itty Gene Tur Wan S Mupsey

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